2 Kings 25:2
2 Kings 25:2 in Multiple Translations
And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.
And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
And the town was shut in by their forces till the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
The city remained under siege until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
So the citie was besieged vnto the eleueth yeere of King Zedekiah.
And the city entereth into siege till the eleventh year of king Zedekiah,
So the city was besieged until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
And the city was besieged to the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
And the city was shut up and besieged till the eleventh year of king Sedecias,
They did that for two years.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 25:2
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2 Kings 25:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּבֹ֥א
הָ/עִ֖יר
בַּ/מָּצ֑וֹר
עַ֚ד
עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
שָׁנָ֔ה
לַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
צִדְקִיָּֽהוּ
וַ/תָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
בַּ/מָּצ֑וֹר
mâtsôwr
H4692
siege
Prep | N-ms
עַ֚ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
ʻashtêy
H6249
eleven
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
לַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms
צִדְקִיָּֽהוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
Zedekiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 25:2
וַ/תָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
הָ/עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
בַּ/מָּצ֑וֹר
mâtsôwr
H4692
"siege"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a siege or a place of entrenchment, like a fortress or stronghold. It's used in the Bible to describe a city under attack, such as in 2 Kings 17:5. It can also mean a defense or bulwark.
Definition: 1) siege-enclosure, siege, entrenchment, siege works 1a) siege 1b) enclosure, siege-works, rampart
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: besieged, bulwark, defence, fenced, fortress, siege, strong (hold), tower. See also: Deuteronomy 20:19; Jeremiah 19:9; Psalms 31:22.
עַ֚ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
ʻashtêy
H6249
"eleven"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number eleven, like one more than ten. It is used in the Bible to count things, such as eleven of something.
Definition: 1) one, eleven, eleventh 1a) one as combined with ten ( a.sar (עָשָׂר "ten" H6240))
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] eleven(-th). See also: Exodus 26:7; 1 Chronicles 24:12; Jeremiah 1:3.
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
צִדְקִיָּֽהוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
"Zedekiah"
N-proper
Zedekiah means Jehovah is righteous, the name of six Israelites including the last king of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 36:12. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and son of Josiah. Zedekiah was a significant figure in the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; son of: Hananiah (H2608M) § Zedekiah = "Jehovah is righteous" 1) the last king of Judah renamed from 'Mattaniah' by Nebuchadnezzar; son of Josiah by wife Hamutal; placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar when he carried his nephew Jehoiakim in captivity 2) false prophet at the court of king Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Maaseiah, a false prophet in Babylon 4) son of Hananiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of Jeremiah 5) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 6) son of king Jehoiakim of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Zedekiah, Zidkijah. See also: 1 Kings 22:11; Jeremiah 34:6; Jeremiah 1:3.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 25:2
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 25:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:2
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:2
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
Context — Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem
1So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.
2And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.
3By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. 4Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah,2 Kings 25:2 Summary
The city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonian army for a long time, from the ninth year of King Zedekiah's reign until his eleventh year. This meant that the people in the city were trapped and couldn't get the food and supplies they needed, similar to the siege described in Deuteronomy 28:52. The siege was a result of the people's disobedience to God, and it ultimately led to the city's capture, as seen in 2 Kings 25:4. We can learn from this verse the importance of trusting in God and obeying His commands, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, and seeking His guidance and protection during difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the siege against Jerusalem?
The siege against Jerusalem was a result of King Zedekiah's rebellion against the Babylonian king, as prophesied in 2 Kings 24:20, and was a fulfillment of God's judgment against the nation for their disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:49-57.
How long did the siege of Jerusalem last?
The siege lasted from the tenth day of the tenth month in Zedekiah's ninth year until his eleventh year, as mentioned in 2 Kings 25:2, indicating a prolonged and difficult period for the city's inhabitants.
What were the conditions like in Jerusalem during the siege?
The conditions in Jerusalem during the siege were severe, with a famine so bad that the people had no food, as described in 2 Kings 25:3, and the city's walls were eventually breached, leading to the capture of the city.
What can we learn from the siege of Jerusalem?
The siege of Jerusalem teaches us about the consequences of disobedience and the importance of trusting in God, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7, and the need for humility and repentance in the face of God's judgment, as seen in 1 Kings 8:46-53.
Reflection Questions
- What are the spiritual strongholds in my life that I need to surrender to God, just as Jerusalem was eventually surrendered to the Babylonians?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision during times of difficulty and uncertainty, just as the people of Jerusalem had to trust in God during the siege?
- What are the areas in my life where I am rebelling against God, and how can I repent and turn back to Him, just as King Zedekiah should have done?
- How can I use times of hardship and struggle to draw closer to God and deepen my faith, just as the prophet Jeremiah did during the siege of Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:2
[See comments on 2 Kings 25:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 25:2
And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
2 Kings 25:2 And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.Ver. 2. Unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.] Which was a full year and half; yet so as that the siege was raised for a time by the coming of Pharaohhophra, that broken reed, as Ezekiel styleth him, whereunto there was no trusting; and so it proved: for he came into the field like thunder and lightning, but went out like a snuff.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
(2) Unto the eleventh year.—The siege lasted altogether one year, five months, and twenty-seven days (2 Kings 25:1 compared with 2 Kings 25:8). The Chaldæans raised the siege for a time, and marched against Pharaoh-Hophra, who was coming to the help of the Jews (Jeremiah 37:5 seq.; comp. Ezekiel 17:17; Ezekiel 30:20 seq.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
Verse 2. - 4. And the city was besieged, &c.] Nebuchadnezzar, having routed the Egyptian army, returned to Jerusalem, and besieged it so closely that, being reduced by famine, and a breach made in the wall, the Chaldeans entered it on the ninth day of the fourth month, (Wednesday, July 27,) Zedekiah and many others endeavouring to make their escape by night.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:2
2. unto the eleventh year] The natural strength of the position of Jerusalem must have been very considerable, for such a rabble as remained to be able to hold out nearly two years against the forces of Babylon. We know however (Jeremiah 34:7) that Nebuchadnezzar’s troops were engaged at the same time in attacking Lachish and Azekah. So that a part only of his soldiers were employed against Jerusalem. We find too (Jeremiah 37:5; Jeremiah 37:11) that, on the report that the army of Pharaoh was coming forth out of Egypt, the siege of Jerusalem was so far relaxed that Jeremiah undertook to leave the city and depart into the land of Benjamin but was stopped at the gate by Irijah.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:2
The siege lasted almost exactly a year and a half. Its calamities - famine, pestilence, and intense suffering - are best understood from the Lamentations of Jeremiah, written probably almost immediately after the capture.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:2
2. Unto the eleventh year — Strong must that city have been which could, after all its previous misfortunes, endure so long a siege as this.